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W203 TLG

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

166,013 mi
Last recorded166,013 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 TLG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 166,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 161,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 161,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 157,203 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 157,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNERARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 151,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 146,780 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 146,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 143,928 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 143,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 138,770 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 138,761 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 137,118 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 137,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 135,779 miles

both headlamps badly oxidised

Fail 3 May 2017 135,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both headlamps badly oxidised

Pass 28 Apr 2016 133,190 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 133,068 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 126,584 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 126,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyrea wearing at inner edges

Pass 16 May 2014 121,346 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 May 2013 116,328 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 116,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 112,394 miles

both front outer anti roll bar link bushes worn.

corrosion on ns/r outer sill.

exhaust corroded.

ns/f wiper deteriorated.

ns/r coil spring corroded.

Fail 12 May 2012 112,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front outer anti roll bar link bushes worn.

corrosion on ns/r outer sill.

exhaust corroded.

ns/f wiper deteriorated.

ns/r coil spring corroded.

Pass 7 May 2011 107,526 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 104,475 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 104,475 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 97,487 miles

number plate lights suspect contacts

Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,901 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 89,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,522 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,273 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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W203 TLG is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,260 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W203 TLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W203 TLG is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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